Travel advisory · IndonesiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Indonesia.The warnings cover only these areas: Central Papua, Highland Papua, Indonesian Papua, Papua province, South Papua province, West Papua province.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Central Papua · avoid all travel · Germany, New Zealand, US
- Highland Papua · avoid all travel · Germany, New Zealand, US
- Indonesian Papua · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, Italy
- Papua province · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand
- South Papua province · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand
- West Papua province · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, New Zealand
Also named by one government: Border with Malaysia (France), Border with Philippines (France), Border with Singapore (Strait of Malacca) (France), Inland waters (Banda, Java and Celebes seas) (France), Jayawijaya (France), Mount Ibu (7 km around crater) (Italy), Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki (7 km around crater) (Italy), Mount Marapi (3 km around crater) (Italy), Mount Ruang (7 km around crater) (Italy), Mount Semeru (5 km around crater) (Italy), Mount Sinabung (5 km around crater) (Italy), Paniai (France), Poso regency (New Zealand), Puncak Jaya (France), Timika (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Jul 7, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution in Indonesia (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting is a national park in Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, where you cruise blackwater rivers on a wooden klotok houseboat to see wild orangutans.
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Tanjung Puting National Park sits in Central Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. Most of the park is peat swamp forest, crossed by blackwater rivers that run dark and slow between low trees. Visitors come mainly to see orangutans, which can be spotted along the riverbanks and at feeding sites near the park's rehabilitation camps. Many trips start in Kumai, a port town, and continue inside the park on a klotok, a wooden houseboat with a crew, a cook and a simple cabin.
The klotok is the base for sleeping, eating and moving between river stops, so your days follow the boat's schedule. Before you pay, confirm how many nights the trip covers and what the crew and cook provide. The drier months make trails and riverbanks easier to walk, while the wet months bring higher water. Pangkalan Bun, the nearest town with an airport, is the usual route to Kumai.
Tanjung Puting National Park in five
- Book a klotok with guide, cook and crewMost visitors sleep aboard a klotok on the Sekonyer River, with a guide, cook and captain included. Compare nights, meals and the boat's sleeping setup before you pay.Klotok trip guide
- Plan around the feeding stationsOrangutans are seen at Tanjung Harapan, Pondok Tanggui and Camp Leakey, where rangers put out food at set times. Ask your guide for the day's timetable, and do not expect a sighting every stop.
- Aim for the drier monthsJune to September is the driest window. Rain can fall in any month, and in heavy fruit seasons orangutans may skip the platforms, so allow a spare day if you can.
- Keep your distance and your food out of sightOrangutans can grab bags and snacks, and they can catch human colds. Many operators ask guests who are unwell to skip the trip, so follow your guide's rules.
- Link it with Bukit Lawang or SumatraTanjung Puting and Bukit Lawang offer different orangutan encounters. One is a river trip; the other is a jungle trek, so choose by the style you want.Tanjung Puting or Bukit Lawang
Things to do in Tanjung Puting National Park
See all attractions in Tanjung Puting National ParkNeed to know
- Entrance
- Park fees: confirm what a boat package includes
- Permits
- Usually handled by the boat operator; ask which permit is covered
- Season
- Open all year; driest roughly June to September
- Nearest town
- Kumai (boat jetty); Pangkalan Bun (airport)
- Getting there
- Fly to Pangkalan Bun, then about 30 min by road to Kumai
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryWet season
- FebruaryWet season
- MarchShowers
- AprilShowers
- MayDrying out
- JuneDry, best
- JulyDry, best
- AugustDriest
- SeptemberDry, hazy
- OctoberShowers return
- NovemberWet season
- DecemberWet season
Right now in Tanjung Puting National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 97%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Tanjung Puting National Park
03:40 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today32°23°86%Tuesday: Rain. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Wed31°23°98%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Thu31°23°100%Thursday: Rain. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Fri31°24°100%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Sat31°23°92%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 92%.
- Sun32°24°93%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 93%.
- Mon30°24°95%Monday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 95%.
Updated 03:20 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18,144 IDR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Tanjung Puting National Park
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Rules for Tanjung Puting National Park, checked
- Visit with a registered boat operator and guide; the park permit is normally arranged for you, so ask which permit is included.
- Never feed or touch the orangutans, and stay back when a guide asks; do not visit with a cold or flu.
Tanjung Puting National Park FAQ
How many days do you need at Tanjung Puting?
Two nights covers the main feeding stations and Camp Leakey in comfort. A third night adds a slower pace and more river time, while a day trip is rarely enough.
Can you see wild orangutans at Tanjung Puting?
Yes, at feeding stations and along the river, but sightings are never guaranteed. Dry-season trips and an unhurried schedule give the best chance.
What is a klotok?
A wooden river boat with an open upper deck for sleeping and meals. Crew cook on board, and you sleep under a mosquito net, so check the bedding before booking.
Do you need a guide at Tanjung Puting?
Yes. Visits run through a registered operator with a guide, who handles the permit and leads you at the platforms. Check the package details before paying.
Is Tanjung Puting open all year?
Yes, though river conditions change between wet and dry months. June to September is the driest and easiest window, while heavy rain can complicate boat schedules.